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hazardous waste

[haz-er-duhs wayst] / ˈhæz ər dəs ˈweɪst /


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Gold is traditionally recovered either by smelting at very high temperatures or by using corrosive acid mixtures that generate hazardous waste.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

The Environment Agency, which is responsible for dealing with the largest and most hazardous waste dumps, said it dealt with 98 incidents last year.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

Manufacturing batteries is “extremely energy intensive,” involves more dangerous chemicals and results in more hazardous waste.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026

At least 37 people were arrested Wednesday at a homeless encampment in Oxnard as officials worked on removing 33 tons of hazardous waste.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

You could even reclaim a hazardous waste dump.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan


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